If an object's mass (M) is doubled, the gravitational force between it and other objects will be
A) increased by a factor of 2.
B) increased by a factor of 4.
C) decreased by a factor of 2.
D) decreased by a factor of 4.

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The gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses of two objects. If one mass is doubled, the gravitational force will also double.

If an Object's Mass (M) Is Doubled, the Gravitational Force